Last week, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the epic and legendary game of PAC-MAN, Google had their first ever interactive Google Doodle of the living game. All you had to do was “INSERT YOUR COIN” and start playing!
Here’s a quick history of the beloved game:
- The original name of PAC-MAN on release was PUCK-MAN. It was later changed for Engligh translation.
- Title chosen by Bandai Namco Games (Japan) for their popular character, PUCK MAN appeared for the first time in 1980.
- It was released in the US in October 1980.
- It became a huge hit worldwide.
- Sold over 100,000 a year
- Ms. PAC-MAN was released in 1981 and outperformed PAC-MAN (yeah! Girl power!! :D)
- In 2005 PAC-MAN received the Guinness World Records award for being the “Most Successful Coin-Operated Game”.
HAPPY 30th ANNIVERSARY PAC-MAN!
Be sure to check out the official PAC-MAN website: pacman.com
